Position Summary
Responsible for leading, developing, and overseeing the quality, safety, and performance improvement programs under the leadership and guidance of the Chief Medical Officer. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care for elderly and medically complex populations across post-acute, long-term care, assisted living, and community-based settings. The case manager will partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical leadership, and operations to drive measurable improvements in clinical outcomes, patient safety, and value-based care performance. The position plays a critical role in reducing avoidable hospitalizations, improving care transitions, and optimizing performance under ACO, Medicare Advantage, and other risk-based arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality & Performance Improvement
- Under the leadership and guidance of the Chief Medical Officer, develop and monitor quality metrics aligned with geriatric best practices, regulatory requirements, and value-based care contracts
- Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective action plans
- Drive reduction in avoidable hospitalizations, readmissions, and adverse events
- Clinical /Operational & Physician Engagement
- Interdisciplinary risk stratification rounds focused on patients at high risk for acute care readmission and social complexity
- Targeted care review sessions for patients with elevated clinical and social risk factors
- Multidisciplinary case review rounds addressing readmission risk and social determinants of health (Medical Directors, APPs, Case Managers, Facility staff)
III. Value-Based Care & Population Health
- Support quality performance for ACOs, MA plans, bundled payments, and other value-based arrangements
- Education & Culture of Quality
- Educate clinicians and staff on quality standards, documentation requirements, and best practices in geriatric care
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and patient-centered care
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of clinical experience in the post acute setting
- 3 years of case management experience preferred
- Current RN in the state of Texas OR Certification in Clinical Case Management (CCM) preferred
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and billing software
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills and a strong customer service orientation
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment